Today it snowed so we thought we would take the opportunity and give the residents a feel of the great outdoors by bringing the snowballs inside to them. Thinking that it would bring back memories of wintry walks in the snow and childhood memories. It was met with mixed feelings but I think it was a great success as many had fond memories of their childhood antics in the snow. Many wanted to touch the snow, some enjoyed the experience and it gave them a chance to reminisce.  

We have been donated beautiful sensory hand knitted blankets for our residents and we would like to say a big thank you all at the Leyton village craft group. We very much appreciate your support and wish to say thank you for your kind donation our residents love them! 

We had a fun time making our new year 2021 calendars while we discussed our new year resolutions. We decided life is too short to not be excessive with glitter!

Today at Troutbeck we have been celebrating the chocolatiers of York, Birmingham and Bristol. 

The new visiting pod at Croft House Care Home has been created so that residents can enjoy a window visit from their loved ones. 

Today we made some bird feeders to place in the garden. The residents helped tie knots in the string and advised me on where to hang the feeders. There was also a bird identifying quiz. The residents knew some of the birds straight away and debated on others. This was a lovely activity as the residents talked about the birds they like and stories of birds they remembered from when they were younger. Such as certain robins coming to their garden everyday as they are territorial. Or big hawks they had seen swoop to catch prey in a field. 

Heated rollers and nails, we may have no where to go but we always look our best!

We did many different activities over the Christmas period. The firm favourite had to be the hot chocolate bar. All the residents and staff loved it, especially adding in the marshmallows.

The staff enjoyed coming in their Christmas jumpers. The residents enjoyed the different outfits. 

The Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band came to us here at Ashmead. The Band joined us on a chilly Saturday afternoon, playing Xmas carols, much to the delight of our residents, every one looked out of their windows and enjoyed an afternoon full of music and fun.